Climate Insights for Midrand

South Africa

Hottest
January
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
January
133 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Midrand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 719 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 133 mm of rainfall. Midrand is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Midrand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 28.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.2 in of rainfall. Midrand is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°F
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Temperatures in Midrand vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Midrand vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 133mmFebPrecipitation: 128mmMarPrecipitation: 75mmAprPrecipitation: 69mmMayPrecipitation: 19mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 14mmOctPrecipitation: 54mmNovPrecipitation: 90mmDecPrecipitation: 125mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inFebPrecipitation: 5inMarPrecipitation: 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inNovPrecipitation: 3.5inDecPrecipitation: 4.9in
Precipitation

Midrand is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 719 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 130 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Midrand is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 5.1 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Midrand is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Midrand is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°62°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct20°67°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Midrand is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Midrand is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Midrand based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Midrand based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C40 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h8 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in